Humidity is the second most important factor (next to temperature) in determining your home’s comfort levels. That’s why people feel much warmer and more comfortable in homes that use a whole-house humidifier. But improving comfort levels is only one of the great benefits of whole-house humidifiers; they also do a great job at protecting our health. To show you why today we’re going to talk about five ways that installing a whole-house humidifier can improve the health of you and your family!
5 health benefits of installing a whole house humidifier
- Your body won’t dry out. The biggest problem with a home that has low humidity levels is that the air is extremely dry. In the presence of low humidity, the air will dry out your body both inside and out. This causes uncomfortable problems like cracked lips, nosebleeds, itchy and irritated skin, and more. Installing a whole-house humidifier will keep your body moist and feeling great.
- Cold, flu and allergy symptoms will be less severe. Another side effect of low humidity drying out your body is that it will worsen cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. When your nose and throat are dried out, it will lead to much more severe coughs, sore throats, and breathing issues. A whole-house humidifier will make these symptoms much more manageable and speed up your recovery.
- Cold, flu and allergy symptoms will be less severe. Another side effect of low humidity drying out your body is that it will worsen cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. When your nose and throat are dried out, it will lead to much more severe coughs, sore throats, and breathing issues. A whole-house humidifier will make these symptoms much more manageable and speed up your recovery.
- You’ll sleep better. There are several reasons why people sleep much better in homes with whole-house humidifiers. First, because humidifiers help protect against illnesses, your family will sleep better simply because they are healthier and not being woken up by sore throats, coughing, and sneezing. Second, people snore less in normal humidity levels than they do in low humidity levels because their respiratory systems aren’t dried out. Finally, a humidifier will make your home generally more comfortable, which will make it easier to fall and stay asleep.
- Skin conditions will improve. Dried-out skin is bad enough for people without skin conditions, but it’s much worse for anyone who suffers from things like eczema or dermatitis. Installing a whole-house humidifier is a great way to keep those conditions under control.
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